Post Box Thefts 

A number of the traditional Royal Mail red post boxes have been stolen within the Staffordshire Area, predominantly in rural areas over the past 3 to 4 weeks. These post boxes are not only vital for public communication but also hold historical significance.

We are appealing for anybody who has witnessed anything suspicious in the following areas, has any information as to who may be responsible, or has possibly had a post box offered to them for sale to please get in touch.

Please contact us via our website with any information you may have that can help us with our enquiries - https://www.staffordshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/ quoting reference number  286 of the 24th February 2025.

We are urging the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity. 

How you can help: 

If you have any information or you want to report a crime or suspicious activity, please contact Staffordshire Police on ‘101’ or via the Staffordshire Police online website. 

Alternatively you can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website - https://crimestoppers-uk.org/ 

You can also reply to this message.

If a crime is in progress or a life is in danger dial ‘999’.